Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, A.D. 139-161. AR denarius. 3.2 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Struck under Antoninus Pius, A.D. 140-144. His bare-headed and draped bust right; AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS / Emblems of the pontificate: secespita, aspergillum, guttus, lituus, and simpulum; PIETAS AVG. RIC III 424b (Antoninus Pius). RSC 452. Extremely Fine; richly toned, glossy patina. Beautiful style, well centered and well struck on a large, full round flan. A wonderful portrait of the young Marcus Aurelius. Scarce.